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LS08 NHL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,838 mi
Last recorded116,838 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 NHL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 116,838 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust blow

Pass 7 Feb 2019 105,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 105,044 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 99,358 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside sill damaged but not seriously weakened

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2018 99,358 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside sill damaged but not seriously weakened

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,740 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 87,740 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,353 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 64,167 miles

nearside front tyre nearly bold on edges

offside front tyre nearly bold on inside edge

Fail 5 Feb 2015 64,167 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre nearly bold on edges

offside front tyre nearly bold on inside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,914 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,359 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,267 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,488 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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LS08 NHL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS08 NHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LS08 NHL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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